Cozy Winter Table for Two
August 4, 2020If you know me, then you know how much I love things to be warm and cozy. Winter is my favorite time of year, after fall of course. I love making my home snug and comfortable for my family. (Check out how I do this in my post Three Essentials for Creating a Cozy Home .) We don’t go out for dinner or other social occasions as often during the winter. It’s hard to get motivated to go out into the cold just to have a nice dinner. So, why not opt for having date night at home? You…
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